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Sammy Hagar and Eddie Van Halen perform together in 1986

“I Have a Whole Career That’s Based Around Crazy Ideas”: Sammy Hagar Reveals How Inspiration Struck Him and Eddie Van Halen

By Joe Bosso published

The Red Rocker tells the inspiring tale behind Van Halen’s enduring hit “Right Now.”

Kurt Cobain performs "Drain You" at Nirvana's final show at Terminal Einz in Munich on March 1, 1994

Watch the Explosive “Drain You” Performance from Nirvana's Final Show

By Rod Brakes published

Video Kurt Cobain plays one of his personal favorites from ‘Nevermind’ for the last time on this day in 1994.

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Jerry McPherson and Jacquire King

Get Some Acoustic Guitar Recording Tips from a Nashville Studio Master

By Jimmy Leslie published

Video Session ace Jerry McPherson delivers deep insights from guitar and microphone choices to some curious advice on string maintenance.

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Danny "Kootch" Kortchmar performs "It's Too Late" with Carole King during the BBC In Concert session on February 10, 1971

Watch Carole King’s Iconic "It's Too Late" BBC Performance with Session Legend Danny "Kootch" Kortchmar

By Rod Brakes published

Video The Laurel Canyon classic gets a live airing with one of the best guitarists in the business.

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R.E.M. performs at The Rat in Boston. Band members include, left to right, Peter Buck, Michael Stipe, Mike Mill

"A Lot of Bands Simply Wanted to Fit In, but R.E.M. Always Wanted to Be Themselves”: Producer Mitch Easter Reveals the Genius Behind the Jangle Pop

By Joe Bosso last updated

Armed with a Rickenbacker and a Fender Twin, Peter Buck helped R.E.M. put alternative rock on the map.

Andrew Watt, 2019

“Collaboration is Key to Evolution”: Star Producer Andrew Watt Reveals His Top Five Career-Defining Records

By Richard Bienstock published

The master collaborator picks the tracks that have defined his role as guitarist and producer to stars old and new.

Tom Morello

“Writing and Recording Isn’t Just About Creating Music… It’s Also an Act of Self-Creation”: Tom Morello Expands on His New Solo Album

By Joe Bosso published

Armed with just his phone and extensive network of musical cohorts, the guitarist takes his instruments into uncharted territory on ‘The Atlas Underground Fire.’

Joanne Shaw Taylor, 2020

“I’m from Britain and Grew Up Worshipping the Texas Guys”: Joanne Shaw Taylor Talks Recording with Joe Bonamassa

By Joe Bosso published

The British blues phenom digs up rare and forgotten gems from the classic era on her latest release, ‘The Blues Album.’

Joe Meek and the Tornados pictured at Meek's London studio in the early '60s

Listen to “Telstar” by the Tornados – the First Single by a British Band to Go Number One in America

By Rod Brakes published

Video This 1962 golden oldie written by legendary producer Joe Meek was a warning shot from the British Invasion.

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Sue Foley

“Your Tone is Your Voice”: Sue Foley Returns with Ballsy Texas Blues Album

By Nikki O'Neil published

The Canadian guitarist brings swagger, sweetness and bite to the bold and unfiltered ‘Pinky’s Blues.’

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